Where to Go for a Winter Weekend Near Lviv: Top 5 Ideas

If you like Lviv, then you will also like its outskirts. Lviv region is full of surprises, here there are many interesting places for recreation at any time of year. But winter, the season of winter entertainment and the chance to go somewhere for the weekend, will be especially charming and at the same time emotionally vivid. So put aside your work worries and plan an interesting weekend getaway near Lviv with us.

Winter entertainment and recreation in Plaviie village

90 km from Lviv is a splendid place for a fun getaway in Skolivskyi district, in Plaviie village. The local ski complex “Plai” is a zone for relaxation and entertainment for every taste. Start your day with high-speed descents down the mountains on skis or snowboards. End your active recreation with relaxation in the spa center with a sports pool. Give your body some pleasure by trying a unique buffalo yogurt wrap and soaking in a honey-and-milk bath. Taste delicious dishes of local cuisine and be sure to play bowling or billiards in the evening. If you are traveling with children, use the children's room services, go on an educational tour of the museum of Boiko and Western Ukrainian architecture, take part in a master class.
In Plaviie village, your weekend will become a vivid memory of an amazing winter.

Boryslav's Bukovytsia

Didn’t manage to plan your recreation in Yaremcheon time? No need to be upset, because at the Bukovytsia ski complex you will have the chance to spend equally interesting active weekends at the ski complex or on the tubing track. In Boryslav, the snow slopes are ideal for both experienced skiers and beginners of all ages. Even five-year-old children have every chance to learn how to descend the mountain under the guidance of responsible instructors. Boryslav’s Bukovytsia is budget winter recreation with entertainment to suit every taste. Here the weekends will pass unnoticed and cheerfully, leaving unforgettable memories for years. Accommodation can be rented nearby in Skhidnytsia or in Truskavets. From Lviv, holidaymakers get to the Bukovytsia resort by private car, suburban train or minibus.

Slavske ski resort

Do you enjoy skiing down mountains and are you ready to combine descents with hiking and ski trips? Slavske is the perfect option for those who love active winter recreation in the Carpathians. Here you can spend unforgettable weekends skiing, snowboarding, riding snowmobiles or sledding. Active travelers can set off on a skitour, which combines skiing and hiking. The curious can take part in cheese-making master classes, learn pottery, master new recipes of local cuisine and experience the uniqueness of Hutsul traditions. End the day with Carpathian spa treatments and be sure to take a walk in the mountains to see the incredible beauty of the landscapes.
You can get to Slavske from Lviv by car or by train. Here, accommodation is offered for rent, from budget housing for 200 UAH to luxury apartments for 5000 UAH per day.

Wellness recreation in Truskavets

A holiday in the Carpathians can be not only active, but also health-improving and therapeutic. If you have problems with metabolism, kidneys, stomach or liver, be sure to plan your weekend getaway in one of the popular resorts — Truskavets. This town is located 90 km from Lviv, so not only Ukrainians from cities across Ukraine, but also residents of Lviv often come here for a weekend.
At any time of year, Truskavets mineral springs warmly welcome their guests, offering healing water. Thanks to its enrichment with organic substances of petroleum origin, this mineral water can speed up recovery after illness, as well as treat other ailments associated with the gastrointestinal tract. Holidaymakers can admire the beauty of the local landscapes, go Nordic walking on well-equipped paths and simply relax while enjoying wellness treatments in the form of spa, a swimming pool and massages.

Viking Bay

Among the interesting places near Lviv, it is worth mentioning the Viking Bay hotel and recreation complex — a good weekend alternative for those who could not plan a family holiday in the Carpathians. The complex is located just 15 km from the Lviv ring road. This place is popular not only in summer, but also in winter, when boat rides are replaced by fun skating rink rides, snowball fights and sledding. In addition to active entertainment, you can meet horses, take riding lessons or undergo hippotherapy.
For active little ones, the huge amusement park "Ururu" with animated three-dimensional dinosaurs has been set up in Viking Bay.
End the weekend with an unforgettable evening in a Finnish sauna with a tub, enjoy the local chef's masterpieces and relax in one of the hygge houses.

The Lviv region is always hospitable, interesting and exciting. So when choosing where to go for the weekend, feel free to pick it — a guaranteed set of impressions for every vacationer.